Snappy YA700 floor jack-opinions

[JohnFreeman]

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my small floor jack with something more substantial. I'm a weekend warrior with a project car . I'd rather buy used American than new Chinese.

There's a Snapon YA700 available locally, but have no idea of it's COO, nor whether they are any good or not. Any opinions on that unit and finally any ideas on cost for a good used YA700?

Thanks guys

 

[O RLY]

Is it this one? If so its from Taiwan.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...d=1716&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

 

[JohnFreeman]

Ach....

Well, it's not a "B" version. Wonder if that makes any diff. When I looked on Snappy site it just said "discontinued"

 

[O RLY]

Didn't even notice they threw a "B" on there when I entered it into search (those sneaky bastards!)

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

I'm pretty sure that jack is made in Taiwan. The "B" is just a minor revision to the jack. That could consist of a minor change to the jack such as a caster change or even something as simple as a change from paint to powdercoat.

There are new, USA made jacks in that lifting range but the price is a little higher.

 

[wreckercologist]

The older ones were U.S. made.

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

For a USA made jack,take a look at Weaver, Hein Warner and Milwaukee. I'm not sure if ALL of their jacks are made in the USA but at least some of them are.

 

[georgiadave]

I have a YA700. It is a Lincoln. It is a very well made jack. Talk to Hi Ball about a manual and repair parts. The jack sells for $200-300 in good condition. Mine needed a rebuild, I paid $80 for it.

 

[Hiball]

Snap on sold the 700 A and B in previous Walker/Lincoln badged jacks and both were made in the US, Without a picture i cant determine if the newer Designed Import or the Older US model.

 

[JohnFreeman]

Seller checked and it says "Made in USA" on the lift arm.

"Like New", I'll probably pick it up for $150

 

[JohnFreeman]

This is the only image (crummy CL shot)

 

[Hiball]

this is the only image (crummy cl shot)

USA.........

 

[JohnFreeman]

Thanks for the help ! I'll pick it up tomorrow....

 

[vssjim]

The best jack made in the USA is Milwaukee Hydraulics.

 

[Hiball]

The best jack made in the USA is Milwaukee Hydraulics.

Good Try

 

[BB767]

Good Try

The best jack made is an old Walker IMHO. Hiball should know!

But these little Snap on's are Ok too. Note they both say made in the USA, but is the one on the left?

Thomas

 

[Hiball]

The best jack made is an old Walker IMHO. Hiball should know!

But these little Snap on's are Ok too. Note they both say made in the USA, but is the one on the left?

Thomas

Yep Thomas everything in your picture is 100% USA engineered and Built.

Have you gave those 4 tons a work out yet?

 

[vssjim]

Good Try

I have a Walker and a Lincoln jack but my favorite US made jack is my Milwaukee Hydraulics by far, over all it is much better finished like casters and goes lower than the others, just over all very well made

 

[Hiball]

I have a Walker and a Lincoln jack but my favorite US made jack is my Milwaukee Hydraulics by far, over all it is much better finished like casters and goes lower than the others, just over all very well made

Thats a better representation of your Opinion.

 

[BB767]

Yep Thomas everything in your picture is 100% USA engineered and Built.

Have you gave those 4 tons a work out yet?

Steve sad to say I haven't yet. Still cleaning them, picture a tooth brush and 2 hours on this...

As you know I'm saving the original paint so it goes slow!!! I've been trying different solvents which will dissolve the crude but not harm the paint. When I started that piece you couldn't see any paint. It's all there under the remaining crude you see, I just need to find it.

Thomas

 

[Hiball]

Steve sad to say I haven't yet. Still cleaning them, picture a tooth brush and 2 hours on this...

As you know I'm saving the original paint so it goes slow!!! I've been trying different solvents which will dissolve the crude but not harm the paint. When I started that piece you couldn't see any paint. It's all there under the remaining crude you see, I just need to find it.

Thomas

Thats the one from KState isnt it? Without a doubt that is some tough crud... I spent a couple hours myself on the unit. Good Luck...

 

[JohnFreeman]

I got to use my new to me jack today....lord God, what a difference from the small $50 **** import jacks.

One of the best $150 I've spent.

 

[CRTDI]

If you've never owned a decent U.S. built floor jack. You'll never know what you're missing. Sounds like you found out....congrats on your new to you jack.

 

[Flash21]

So, were those USA made YA700 Snap-On jacks made by Lincoln?

Are they identcal to the jacks that are now labeled Hein-Werner?

 

[md21722]

Bringing and old thread back to life. A while ago I had the pleasure to use a Snap On floor jack. The wheels must have been beveled because it glided across the shop floor. I didn't keep track of the part number of that jack, but I am thinking it was the YA700. Does anyone know if the current Snap On jacks have the same feature?

 

[_CY_]

just scored an old Snap-on YA700 for $50 .. which was a fair price considering it leaked out all the fluid. filled it full of fluid and YA700 works fine with cylinder shaft in good condition. but I don't trust any jack that's leaked out all it's fluid, it's going to need a rebuild kit.

 

[3 Gun Shooter]

The older ones were U.S. made.

They are Lincoln jacks, they are a great jack, mine is 35 years old still works great.

 

[jimindm]

There should be a few of those older SO jacks around. They came out with a newer version not long ago.

It is a quick up jack. It also raises higher than the old ones. The saddle is smaller, but easily removed, so I would guess some adaptors will be available.

I asked about trade in and the dealer told me there is just so much liability selling a jack that they do not rebuild and sell as such.

 

[wxm]

Sorry for bringing back an old thread. I have a question for those who rebuilt the old Snap On YA 700, what size is that big hex nut on top of the ram?

Edited: never mind. I picked one 1-7/8 from harbor freight and successfully removed the ram nut.

 

[xtm10]

I have a YA700a I picked up on Facebook marketplace for $35....... it wasn't working wheels were all frozen and the universal from the handle into the pump body was shot.
$28.99 later for the universal. I now have a working YA700 !! freed up the wheels and it's good to go. I'm in the process of taking it apart and stripping the rust and old flakey paint off to repaint. I'll post pics later or do a post on the project. congrats on your find, and good luck, if you need parts try Lazzar's HCRCnow.com. They were great with parts and customer service. Stay away from Costal tools, I almost got ripped off, but thanks to PayPal I got my money refunded. It's a great jack, but weighs a ton !!!

 

[johninct]

Sorry for bringing back an old thread. I have a question for those who rebuilt the old Snap On YA 700, what size is that big hex nut on top of the ram?

Edited: never mind. I picked one 1-7/8 from harbor freight and successfully removed the ram nut.

My friend had an older one with the 2 tabs. We made a tab socket and it kept slipping out of the tabs. We then welded the socket to the nut and it came off in one second with the 3/4" impact.